Medical Device
Manufacturing
THE TRADE PAPER OF THE FACTORY FLOOR
Z-1102-06

Boston Scientific Wiseguide Guide Catheter 7F, .076 '', Femoral Approach, Manufactured for Boston Scientific...

Boston Scientific Corporation / initiated 2006-05-22 / Terminated

Boston Scientific began a recall of Boston Scientific Wiseguide Guide Catheter 7F, .076 '', Femoral Approach, Manufactured for Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., One Scimed Place, Maple Grove, MN... on . The reason FDA records is "Gaps were identified between polymer segments on the 7F Wiseguide Guide Catheter in which the PTFE was not properly laminated to the braid of the catheter. This delamination of the PTFE from the braid could compromise...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1102-06
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
Product
Boston Scientific Wiseguide Guide Catheter 7F, .076 '', Femoral Approach, Manufactured for Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., One Scimed Place, Maple Grove, MN USA 55311. Nonpyrogenic.
Product code
DQY Catheter, Percutaneous
Reason for recall
Gaps were identified between polymer segments on the 7F Wiseguide Guide Catheter in which the PTFE was not properly laminated to the braid of the catheter. This delamination of the PTFE from the braid could compromise the device delivery.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
Affected customers were mailed an Urgent Medical Device Recall or Correction - Immediate Action Required letter, dated 05/22/2006. The letter describes the issue, states to immediately discontinue use of and segregate recalled product, provides instructions to ship product back to Boston Scientific and asks for the Reply Verification Tracking Form to be faxed to Boston Scientific in acknowledgement.
Quantity in commerce
75
Distribution
Nationwide- States of AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, KS, MI, NV, OK, TX, VA.
Product codes and lots
Catalog number 19500-448, Lot # 655713; Catalog number 19500-498, Lot # 655721; Catalog number 19500-08, Lot # 657310; Catalog number 19500-09, Lot # 657311; Catalog number 19500-132, Lot # 655680; Catalog number 19500-27, Lot # 655695;